Layout Designer dialog > Page layout tab

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Use this tab of the Layout Designer dialog to change the page margins, specify the page's orientation, and to enter a memo.

To open this dialog and tab, choose Reports > Report Layouts and click the Page Layout tab.

Note: To enable the fields in this dialog, highlight a layout in the list and click the Edit button, or click the Add button to add a new layout.

Fields & buttons

Layout memo

Enter a note related to the report layout. For example, you could describe the type of report the layout is intended to be used with.

Margins (inches) group box

Enter a value (in inches) for the left, top, right, and bottom margins.

Note: You cannot change the margins when the <System> or <Tax Projection> layout is selected.

Page Orientation group box

Choose the appropriate option for the layout orientation:

  • Portrait: Portrait option
  • Landscape: Landscape option

Note: The Landscape option is not available when the <System> or <Tax Projection> layout is selected.

Sample layout group box

In the Alts field, enter the number of Alternatives to view in the sample report that is displayed in a separate window when you click the Preview button.

In the Years field, enter the number of Years to view in the sample report that is displayed in a separate window when you click the Preview button.

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